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Startup India — Women Entrepreneurship Grant

Startup India (DPIIT)

Overview

Grant type: Grant + mentorship
Funding: Cash
Deadline: Rolling applications
Stage: Early stage, Growth
Location: All India
Industries: Consumer, Technology, E-commerce, Edtech

About this grant

A women-focused grant window under the Startup India programme, aimed at reducing the funding gap for women founders. It pairs grant capital with the Startup India learning and mentorship resources and a dedicated market-access track.

Eligibility

Founders: At least one woman founder with 51%+ shareholding.
Company: DPIIT-recognised startup incorporated within the last 5 years.
Location: India.

Founder

Woman founder holding majority equity.

Company

DPIIT recognition and incorporation within 5 years.

Benefits

Grant of up to ₹20 Lakh
Priority access to Startup India mentorship
Market-access and procurement support

How to apply

Apply through the Startup India portal women's window
Eligibility check and evaluation
Virtual pitch
Grant agreement

Required documents

✓DPIIT recognition
✓Cap table
✓Business and use-of-funds plan

Important dates

Opens: —
Deadline: Rolling
Results expected: —

About Startup India (DPIIT)

The Government of India's flagship initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, supporting DPIIT-recognised startups with funding, tax benefits and compliance support.

Grant amount

Up to ₹20 Lakh

RollingRolling applications

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